335i VS Z4 M Coupe What would you choose?

Dev330 · 06-13-2006, 10:46 AM

I was interested in finding out others opinions, let me explain myself before everyone jumps down my throat. Where I live the price difference of these two models is not that great, I’m young i.e. no family and I was pondering this the other night. The twin turbo 335 e92 appeals to me because of its new technology bear in mind that I live at high altitude and normally aspirated engines loose about 17-19%+- of there power as appose to 5%+- in a force fed motor. So Performance of the two in a real life situation (straight line) might be very similar. One other thing even though the 3.2 straight six is a phenomenal engine but how soon is the Z4 due for replacement and when the M3 V8 comes out will I not feel dated with the 3.2 Straight 6. I know that you cannot compare a std run of the mill BMW to an M but these are my thoughts

codylcast · 06-13-2006, 10:51 AM

If you don't need the space, get the MZ4. I had an 2000 M roadster - the last year of the US spec 3.2 engine (240hp vs 300+ for 2001). Even though I found myself wanting the new engine when it came out, I loved my car. I'm sure that the MZ4 will be much more exclusive than the new 3er coupe. If I could get away with only 2 seats I would get the new Z coupe no question. The thing looks exotic!!

SCA · 06-13-2006, 10:54 AM

Tough call, the overall all design of the E92 is fairly nice. Personally, I do not care for the front end of the Z4.

Jesse Wilson · 06-13-2006, 11:30 AM

Man I would be all over the Z4 coupe if I didn't have kids!

Jesse

N1 · 06-13-2006, 11:35 AM

335i.
Z4 M is for week ends with the girl friend.

325Driver · 06-13-2006, 11:36 AM

Have you sat in the new Z4 Coupe? The reason I ask is because I had the pleasure of doing so yesterday and while it is a very nice car, there simply was not near enough room. It might work as a weekend car but on a day to day basis my 6'2" frame and that small of a cockpit would not work well together.

txusa03 · 06-13-2006, 11:41 AM

you said you are young and price don't matter right, get both

edit: I cannot use your poll cuz you don't have "both" as a choice...

3s-a-charm · 06-13-2006, 12:11 PM

Can't beat an "M".

ed328ci · 06-13-2006, 12:38 PM

It really depends if I have a second car. The Z4 M can't be my only car - it's just not practical enough.

Asiann · 06-13-2006, 12:42 PM

I would probably still go the 2+2 335i because you never know when you have more than 2 people to carry and I think it would be a better daily driver.

3whtbmw06 · 06-13-2006, 12:51 PM

i had a two seater (s2000). and i couldnt take it. i was about to lose my mind in that car. its only good as a 2nd car. after all i am a big guy, i need my room in the car

Jesse Wilson · 06-13-2006, 01:04 PM

It's so funny to see big guys in a Miata, Z3, or other roadsters. Their heads are hunched over and they are leanign to the center of the car just to fit in it. It makes you wonder if they even test drove it before the bought it. I dont even think they realize how redicules it looks, very clown carish.

Jesse

vladinecko · 06-13-2006, 01:12 PM

i'm in the same predicament. although, i don't have to make a decision for another 3-4 years. i really love the Z4 coupe as a car but as others pointed out, i don't know if i can take the fact it's only a 2-seater. i wouldn't care personally since the only person i need to haul around is my girlfriend but there are always situations when you go somewhere and there is 4 of you going out and you're the only one with a car. that would suck!

seriously, if you have the money, Z4 would only be good as a secondary, weekend car. having only one, primary car, you should probably think more practically and get a 335i.

3whtbmw06 · 06-13-2006, 01:13 PM

im not that big where i look stupid. its just the s2000 interior is small among other things. not the point where i hated it. I could manage.

toolfan · 06-13-2006, 01:31 PM

I am 6ft and 225lbs, and I fit fine in the Z4 vert. But, in the Miata, I am lucky my leg gets in it! The Lexus IS feels smaller to me...

3whtbmw06 · 06-13-2006, 01:42 PM

ya it just depends on your preference.

stressdoc · 06-13-2006, 02:16 PM

Interlagos blue...

I would wait for an M3.

ALPINE6SPD · 06-13-2006, 02:27 PM

z4m coupe. More pure sports car and looks better IMO

CMC · 06-13-2006, 02:29 PM

It all depends on what you'd use it for. If you're just doing short hops and pleasure driving, and maybe track days, then by all ///Means... but if you're a working stiff who is stuck in freeway traffic or on bad roads, the 335i would be a better choice.

I'm the latter, so rather than buy a Z4 3.0si coupe, I'm going for a 328i. FWIW, note that I also have a Z4 roadster, so I know what I'm talking about.

BMW F22 · 06-13-2006, 03:02 PM

I drove the Z4 M and wasnt that impressed with it (given I only went up to 70mph and stayed below 5000rpm. I personally wouldnt buy it. It's just a lil bit too boxed in for me. IF I had to choose I'd pick the 335i.

335I talian Stallion NJ · 06-13-2006, 03:47 PM

If I could close my eyes in order to prevent the vomit

every time I went to get into my M coupe then maybe I would choose it over the 335

CMC · 06-13-2006, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335I talian Stallion NJ

If I could close my eyes in order to prevent the vomit

every time I went to get into my M coupe then maybe I would choose it over the 335

How do you manage to get into your Chevy every day?

View Poll Results: What would you choose Z4M or a 335i
BMW Z4 M Coupe	82	49.40%
BMW 335i E92 Coupe	84	50.60%
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06-13-2006, 10:46 AM	#1
Dev330 Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 330i E90 Black,Alum Blk int Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: JHB South Africa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 330i E90 [0.00] 2003 Merc C230 K (R ... [0.00]	335i VS Z4 M Coupe What would you choose? I was interested in finding out others opinions, let me explain myself before everyone jumps down my throat. Where I live the price difference of these two models is not that great, I’m young i.e. no family and I was pondering this the other night. The twin turbo 335 e92 appeals to me because of its new technology bear in mind that I live at high altitude and normally aspirated engines loose about 17-19%+- of there power as appose to 5%+- in a force fed motor. So Performance of the two in a real life situation (straight line) might be very similar. One other thing even though the 3.2 straight six is a phenomenal engine but how soon is the Z4 due for replacement and when the M3 V8 comes out will I not feel dated with the 3.2 Straight 6. I know that you cannot compare a std run of the mill BMW to an M but these are my thoughts Attached Images __________________
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06-13-2006, 10:51 AM	#2
codylcast Private 0 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 335 xdrive M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: NM iTrader: (0)	If you don't need the space, get the MZ4. I had an 2000 M roadster - the last year of the US spec 3.2 engine (240hp vs 300+ for 2001). Even though I found myself wanting the new engine when it came out, I loved my car. I'm sure that the MZ4 will be much more exclusive than the new 3er coupe. If I could get away with only 2 seats I would get the new Z coupe no question. The thing looks exotic!! __________________ Current: 2011 E92 335 xdrive Space Gray M-SPORT Prm Pckg (black leather, bamboo) Nav Heated seats Comfort Access Steptronic USB PREV: 2008 E90 335I, 2006 E90 330I, 2003 325I, 2000 M-ROADSTER
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06-13-2006, 10:54 AM	#3
SCA Brigadier General 565 Rep 3,742 Posts Drives: Multiple BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 🇺🇸 iTrader: (0)	Tough call, the overall all design of the E92 is fairly nice. Personally, I do not care for the front end of the Z4.
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06-13-2006, 11:30 AM	#4
Jesse Wilson Lieutenant 12 Rep 409 Posts Drives: 2006 325I Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tempe, AZ iTrader: (2)	Man I would be all over the Z4 coupe if I didn't have kids! Jesse
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06-13-2006, 11:35 AM	#5
N1 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 272 Posts Drives: BMW 320d M Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: EU iTrader: (0)	335i. Z4 M is for week ends with the girl friend.
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06-13-2006, 11:36 AM	#6
325Driver Private First Class 5 Rep 158 Posts Drives: '06 325i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Have you sat in the new Z4 Coupe? The reason I ask is because I had the pleasure of doing so yesterday and while it is a very nice car, there simply was not near enough room. It might work as a weekend car but on a day to day basis my 6'2" frame and that small of a cockpit would not work well together. __________________ 2006 BMW 325I Sparkling Graphite \| Black Sport Package \| Premium Package \| Xenons
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06-13-2006, 11:41 AM	#7
txusa03 Major General 550 Rep 6,563 Posts Drives: TS330iPPSP6MT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (3)	you said you are young and price don't matter right, get both edit: I cannot use your poll cuz you don't have "both" as a choice...
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06-13-2006, 12:11 PM	#8
3s-a-charm Major 135 Rep 1,328 Posts Drives: 2017 Tesla Model X Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Calgary, Canada iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW X5 [0.00]	Can't beat an "M". __________________ 17 Tesla Model X 90D (I've been converted!) PAST: 14 Tesla Model S P85D, 16 X1, 13 X5 M-sport, 04 M3 Cab, 08 E92 M3, 08 535xiT, 07 X5 4.8i, 06 E90 325i, 87 E30 325i, 85 E30 318i
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06-13-2006, 12:38 PM	#9
ed328ci Grumpy 12 Rep 168 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	It really depends if I have a second car. The Z4 M can't be my only car - it's just not practical enough. __________________ Agh. Construction everywhere. Good for the economy, I guess.
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06-13-2006, 12:42 PM	#10
Asiann Got Seoul? 116 Rep 2,862 Posts Drives: 2012 535i MSport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Honolulu iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 535i [0.00] 2008 750Li [0.00] 2006 BMW [0.00]	I would probably still go the 2+2 335i because you never know when you have more than 2 people to carry and I think it would be a better daily driver. __________________ Can you say Alooooha? [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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3whtbmw06 oreo cookie 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: orange county iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	i had a two seater (s2000). and i couldnt take it. i was about to lose my mind in that car. its only good as a 2nd car. after all i am a big guy, i need my room in the car __________________ izzz niceeeeee
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06-13-2006, 01:04 PM	#12
Jesse Wilson Lieutenant 12 Rep 409 Posts Drives: 2006 325I Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tempe, AZ iTrader: (2)	It's so funny to see big guys in a Miata, Z3, or other roadsters. Their heads are hunched over and they are leanign to the center of the car just to fit in it. It makes you wonder if they even test drove it before the bought it. I dont even think they realize how redicules it looks, very clown carish. Jesse
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06-13-2006, 01:12 PM	#13
vladinecko Brigadier General 281 Rep 3,924 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [9.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00] 2006 BMW 330i [0.00] 1994 BMW 325i [0.00]	i'm in the same predicament. although, i don't have to make a decision for another 3-4 years. i really love the Z4 coupe as a car but as others pointed out, i don't know if i can take the fact it's only a 2-seater. i wouldn't care personally since the only person i need to haul around is my girlfriend but there are always situations when you go somewhere and there is 4 of you going out and you're the only one with a car. that would suck! seriously, if you have the money, Z4 would only be good as a secondary, weekend car. having only one, primary car, you should probably think more practically and get a 335i. __________________ 2011 E92 M3 - IB/Beige/Sycamore Wood/6MT/EDC/ZPP2/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/iPod-USB/Enh. Audio 2008 E92 335i - Montego Blue/Black/Gray Poplar/6MT/ZPP/ZSP/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/HDRadio/iPod-USB - *Sold* 2006 E90 330i - Mystic Blue/Black/Aluminum/6MT/ZPP/iDrive/PDC/Heated Seats/Sat. Prep - *Sold* 1994 E36 325i - Boston Green/Beige/Automatic/ZPP/Heated Seats/Premium Sound - *Sold*
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3whtbmw06 oreo cookie 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: orange county iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	im not that big where i look stupid. its just the s2000 interior is small among other things. not the point where i hated it. I could manage. __________________ izzz niceeeeee
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06-13-2006, 01:31 PM	#15
toolfan Banned 21 Rep 455 Posts Drives: E90 335i sedan Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Palatine,IL iTrader: (1)	I am 6ft and 225lbs, and I fit fine in the Z4 vert. But, in the Miata, I am lucky my leg gets in it! The Lexus IS feels smaller to me...
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06-13-2006, 01:42 PM	#16
3whtbmw06 oreo cookie 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: orange county iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	ya it just depends on your preference. __________________ izzz niceeeeee
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06-13-2006, 02:16 PM	#17
stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	Interlagos blue... I would wait for an M3.
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06-13-2006, 02:27 PM	#18
ALPINE6SPD Lieutenant General 156 Rep 10,411 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 328i Sport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highland Lakes NJ iTrader: (2)	z4m coupe. More pure sports car and looks better IMO __________________ 2010 AW e90 328i: 6 speed, Black Leather, Dark Wood trim, ZPP, ZCW, ZVP,ZSP, Nav, Xenon BMW Performance CF Rear spolier and Gloss black grills 2008 Candy White MKV GTI 2.0T 6 Speed Manul Gone 2008 AW X3 3.0si: 6 speed Returned 2006 AW e90 330i: 6 speed Dinan Stage 1 Returned
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06-13-2006, 02:29 PM	#19
CMC OO(\|\|\|)(\|\|\|)OO 0 Rep 65 Posts Drives: b6 A4 quattro & e85 Z4 SMG Join Date: May 2006 Location: Aliso Viejo, OC iTrader: (0)	It all depends on what you'd use it for. If you're just doing short hops and pleasure driving, and maybe track days, then by all ///Means... but if you're a working stiff who is stuck in freeway traffic or on bad roads, the 335i would be a better choice. I'm the latter, so rather than buy a Z4 3.0si coupe, I'm going for a 328i. FWIW, note that I also have a Z4 roadster, so I know what I'm talking about.
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06-13-2006, 03:02 PM	#20
BMW F22 Major General 3566 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	I drove the Z4 M and wasnt that impressed with it (given I only went up to 70mph and stayed below 5000rpm. I personally wouldnt buy it. It's just a lil bit too boxed in for me. IF I had to choose I'd pick the 335i.
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06-13-2006, 03:47 PM	#21
335I talian Stallion NJ Captain 54 Rep 731 Posts Drives: 04 Z4 3.0I Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0)	If I could close my eyes in order to prevent the vomit every time I went to get into my M coupe then maybe I would choose it over the 335
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